Development of highly robust polyurethane elastomers possessing self-healing capabilities for flexible sensors
Hao Tian, Wentong Lu, Caiyan Wang, Runhua Wang, Peilong Zhou, Fan Fei, Mengyang Xu, Jincheng Wang
Abstract
), high self-repairing (≈100%, at room temperature for 12 h), efficient recyclability, and puncture resistance. Self-healing is accomplished through the interactions between dynamic disulfide bonds, dynamic boron-oxygen bonds, and hydrogen bonds. The conductive ink (PEDOT:PSS) was encapsulated within this elastomer to construct a flexible electronic sensor, attaining excellent sensing performance (stable output for 1000 cycles). This multi-functional polyurethane elastomer acts as an ideal matrix material for flexible electronic sensors, offering novel concepts and perspectives for the next generation of green electronic flexible materials, electronic flexible robots, and other stimulus-responsive materials.